Mechanical Engineering

Find yourself tinkering with things? Have you taken something a part just to see if you could put it back together again? Mechanical engineering at Gordon College sounds like it’s for you.

Force, energy, motion. Structure, framework, sustainability. Whether you’ve gravitated towards aerospace, architecture or devices, come learn and explore the principles that make everyday machines and complex systems work and move. 

Why pursue mechanical engineering at Gordon?

Studying mechanical engineering here will expand your knowledge and expertise—positioning you to confidently step into your future. With close faculty mentorship, you’ll be trained to excel. You’ll have access to robust facilities like a robotics space, mechanics lab, electronics lab, optics lab and a machine shop. Plus, our close proximity to Boston, and its extensive research opportunities in physics and engineering labs, will get you out of the classroom and into unique professional experiences.

Nearly half of Gordon’s physics and engineering students go straight into graduate work at nationally-ranked universities with all expenses paid, and many go on to lead highly successful careers at top companies and organizations.

What can Christians bring to mechanical engineering?

With a growing appreciation for energy-efficiency and environmental responsibility, the world of machines is evolving. Care for God’s creation and communities can offer a grounding perspective, and a commitment to integrity can instill accountability and further innovation in any project, machine and system.